Rachel Urquhart
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Extreme temperatures lead to online flaming
A new study has shown that temperatures outside a window of 12–21°C are linked to a marked rise in aggressive online behaviour. Conducted by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the study looked at more than four billion Twitter posts from US users between 2014–2020. Researchers used an AI algorithm to detect more than […]
Fujitsu fits out McDonald’s
Two Fujitsu General Airstage rooftop packaged units were recently installed on the roof of a 24-hour McDonald’s restaurant in Burwood, Victoria. Following Fujitsu General’s assessment of the engineering brief, the installation was managed by Metro Air (Victoria) and included two 66kW Airstage rooftop packaged units (with Economiser and De-Super Heater), anywAiR iO controls, and a […]
Embraco expands condensing unit portfolio
Embraco has launched three lines of condensing units for the Australian and New Zealand markets in partnership with Beijer Ref Australia. The products were showcased at ARBS 2022, where contractors, refrigeration technicians and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) were able to inspect the Sunrise, Bioma and Sliding units. Sunrise: a line-up created for the Australian weather […]
Nidec motors used in Xiaomi appliances
Nidec Global Appliance and smartphone and hardware manufacturer Xiaomi have closed an agreement that will see Xiaomi refrigerators and washing machines use Embraco compressors and Nidec motors. “Xiaomi always pursues the best technology in the industry, and this agreement recognises the leading market position of Nidec and our portfolio of products and brands, such as […]
TTRA partners with Climatech
As of July 1, 2022, Tri Tech Refrigeration Australia (TTRA) is operating as an independent business unit under the Climatech Group umbrella. “It marks an exciting turning point for TTRA as they embark on their next phase of growth, capitalising on the incredible tailwinds the industry is experiencing at present,” says the company. After much […]
LG launches new commercial air purifier
LG Electronics Australia has launched its new commercial air purifier, designed to improve and maintain the air quality of commercial indoor environments. “Featuring powerful air cleaning technologies, modern design and easy maintenance, the new commercial LG Air Purifier creates a pleasant indoor environment for a variety of commercial buildings,” says LG. With a capacity of […]
Carel acquires Klingenburg
Carel has acquired 100 per cent of the share capital of Klingenburg GmbH and Klingenburg International Sp. Z.o.o., producers of heat recovery applications for ventilation and humidification systems, adiabatic cooling and air purification. The companies have around 200 employees and two production facilities, one in Germany and one in Poland. They hold direct commercial presence […]
Major skills goals require detailed effort
At the National Jobs and Skills Summit, the federal government unveiled major initiatives to address Australia’s skills crisis. But industry insiders warn that the real work is still to come. During the summit, the government announced 465,000 additional fee-free TAFE placements, along with planned changes to Australia’s skilled migration system. Working with industry, unions and […]
Power and cooling solutions for the edge
Critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has launched two new power and cooling solutions for the edge of the network. The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 lithium-ion uninterruptible power supply (UPS) range and the Vertiv Liebert SRC-G room cooling solution (pictured) are now available in Australia. Vertiv says that compared to a typical valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, the Liebert […]
New thermal energy battery solution
Australian innovator MGA Thermal is proposing a thermal energy storage solution that aims to address the shortcomings of existing batteries. MGA Thermal says its new battery design will play an important role in providing medium-duration storage – a gap for traditional technology such as lithium-ion electrical batteries and hydrogen electrolysers. Lithium-ion electrical batteries are […]
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